If it takes a village to raise a baby, perhaps we can use the same train of thought to consider that it takes a team of health practitioners to assist one individual’s healing journey living with chronic illness. Below I discuss the concept and need for an integrative model of healthcare in our society, that [...]
By the 3rd of June the Sun, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are all in curious and flexible Gemini bringing an energetic tone where the changeable, curious mind expresses itself through friendly interactions with others and through endless questions. In the process they all form trines to Pluto adding depth, intensity and a possible focus on [...]
Dr Tan's Balancing Method is an amazing way of effectively treating all manner of health conditions, but particularly effective in relieving pain anywhere in the body. Results are often instant. Pain can be experienced in many different ways and can be difficult to quantify, or describe. For an acupuncturist, pain is described using in many [...]
Also known as “finger pressure,” Shiatsu is a holistic body-based therapy developed in Japan. Rooted in the principles of Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu focuses on stimulating the body’s energy systems by applying pressure and stretching the body to enhance overall health and well-being. It offers many benefits, including: Strengthening your body’s natural ability to heal and [...]
Embarking on Shamanic Journeys for Holistic Wellbeing As a Crystal Dreaming® shamanic journey practitioner I am always in awe at how Shamanic journeys are a profound avenue for holistic wellbeing, they offer a sacred passage to explore the depths of our existence and to find inner harmony. Essentially these soul voyages hold transformative potential beyond [...]
Chinese Medicine: Pre-conception and Fertility When seeking assistance in fertility, modern medicine often takes centre stage. However, amidst the array of contemporary methods, there's profound knowledge to be found in ancient practices. Chinese Medicine, with its rich tapestry of herbs and acupuncture, offers a holistic approach to fertility. Chinese Medicine theory has revered pregnancy as [...]
We are still feeling the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction from April which began a whole new 14 year cycle of conceptual leaps, potential solutions to intractable problems and future oriented insight, as well as the break-up of old stale patterns in our lives. May begins with the dynamic move of Mars into its own sign of Aries, [...]
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. ~ Seneca To comprehend how transformation occurs in yoga, it's essential to grasp the mechanics of the human body-mind-soul complex. While the medical field offers a universally accepted scientific understanding of human anatomy and physiology, Yogis have a model that extends beyond it. The Yogic [...]
It’s eclipse season and if you’ve been feeling a little unsteady, you’re not alone. Many, many of us are exhausted (and experiencing a range of physical symptoms), have shadow or subconscious material coming to the surface to be processed, are in another wave of transition or metamorphosis, or are generally just feeling ungrounded or uncertain. [...]
Unexpected Healing Potential: Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse and Scorpio Full Moon After a powerful month of endings, beginnings and the start of eclipse season, April includes an especially powerful solar eclipse as well as a once every 14 years coming together of Jupiter and Uranus to begin a whole new cycle. Mercury has been [...]